429 Research Assistant jobs in Singapore

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant in the Infectious Diseases Translational Research Program (IDTRP), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

The Infectious Diseases Translational Research Program (IDTRP) is dedicated to advancing research that transforms fundamental discoveries into real-world solutions. With a vision of creating a world where affordable and effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases improve health outcomes across Asia, IDTRP integrates expertise in microbiology, immunology, clinical research, and public health to address global challenges.

Appointments will be made on a 1-Year contract basis, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

This position is for a full-time Senior Research Assistant/ Research Assistant in the Immunometabolism Lab led by Assistant Professor Cheryl Lee in the Infectious Disease Translational Research Programme in NUS Yong Yoo Lin School of Medicine. Our team is interested in understanding the metabolic interactions of the immune system and pathogens, and how they contribute to the pathogenesis of infectious diseases.

The Immunometabolism Lab is looking for a Senior Research Assistant/ Research Assistant to manage the lab and conduct research studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or his/her designate. The candidate should be motivated, detail-oriented and a team player.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Ensure the smooth organisation of the lab including but not limited to purchasing, stock-taking, inventory and compliance with safety and ethical regulations
2. Manage grants and budgeting
3. Perform tasks and support the team in scientific projects.
4. Plan and perform the experiments, and discuss data with project team.
5. Conduct accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental results and/or research findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Life Sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or other related fields.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge, skills and technical expertise in supporting various biological research activities, such as cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology research.
• Equipped with basic routine laboratory skills, including biological safety.
• Should be comfortable working with BSL2 viruses
• Willing to learn new skills
• Strong organisational skills

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Cheryl Lee at

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Dean-Med-Infectious Disease Translational Research Programme

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 30327

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant/ Research Associate in the Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our academic and research staff have outstanding research publication and grant funding track records in research areas such as cancer pharmacology, neuropharmacology, immunopharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and drug discovery and development. Pharmacology is the anchoring department for the Drug Discovery and Optimisation Platform (DDOP), Memory Aging Cognitive Centre (MACC) at NUHS, and the NUS Neuroscience Phenotyping Core (NPC). The Department also has a strong presence in University-level research institutes including the Cancer Science Institute (CSI), and the Life Sciences Institute (LSI) Neuroscience and Immunology Programs. More information on the department is available at Home - Pharmacology ).

Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis with an option to renew.

Purpose of the post

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Research Assistant. This role encompasses both educational research studies support as well as the need for administrative efficacy to deliver the planned programmes for Department Education Team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Administration of MSc in Medical Pharmacology coursework programme.

2. Prepare DSRB/IRB-related to education research projects.

3. Manage budgets and grants of education-related projects.

4. Assist in conducting surveys and performing statistical analysis on data obtained from educational projects.

5. Supervise, guide, and train students involved in education projects.

6. Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI.

Any other duties assigned by Reporting Manager

This list should not be regarded as exhaustive, and the postholder will be expected to deliver other duties relevant and appropriate to this post.

Qualifications

The applicant should possess:

• A bachelor's degree in Science, Art or related disciplines.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably within an academic or health system setting.

• Be able to work independently and in a team, meticulous, possess excellent organizational & coordination skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Have knowledge of data analysis & digital communication tools or applications, e.g., SPSS;

• Knowledge of grant administration and grant finance are an added advantage.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Associate Prof Judy Sng at

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Pharmacology

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 28652

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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The Division of Allergy & Immunology at the Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates with a keen interest in clinical translational research in allergic disease to join our team as a Research Assistant. We run large cohort studies, observational and population health studies in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology to better understand childhood allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis (eczema) and food allergy, with the goal of understanding disease prevalence, natural history and endophenotypes; developing diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies and advocating for clinical policy changes that would serve to improve health outcomes for children with allergic disorders.

Appointments will be made on an annual contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible to, and collaborate with, the Principal Investigator and study team members to conduct various research projects in the field of Paediatric Allergy & Immunology to ensure the successful completion of study measures in a timely manner to achieve high quality and impactful deliverables. The RA's principal role will be to perform clinical research-related procedures such as subject screening and recruitment, subject follow-ups, coordinating the collection and processing of biological samples, data collection, management and processes, data entry, cleaning and analysis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be involved in conducting research visits and study procedures and will be accountable to the Principal Investigator (PI) and Project Lead.

The RA will :

1. Assist with Subject screening and recruitment, conduct study visits, perform study procedures and collection of data sets and in strict adherence to approved study protocols, ICH Good Clinical Practice and other applicable regulatory bodies;
2. Assist with biological sample processing, storage and analysis;
3. Maintenance and organization of the investigator site files (ISF), preparation and submissions of documents and/or reports (e.g study amendments, study status reports) to the ethics committee;
4. Assist with grant status reports and preparation of study progress slides during regular meetings with Co-Is and Collaborators;

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist with consolidation and management of data, data cleaning and data analysis;
2. Conduct literature review, manuscript preparation and administrative aspects in relation to grant write up and submissions;
3. Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI and/or Project Lead.
4. Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures, and uphold a culture of camaraderie and excellence in the team

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have a Bachelors in Biomedical science, Allied Health or related field
2. Have Basic Laboratory skills e.g pipetting, centrifugation
3. Be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail, self-motivated with initiative
4. Have outstanding organizational skills and interpersonal communication skills
5. Have basic computer literacy in applications such as MS office (Word, Excel) PowerPoint and Adobe
6. Having experience in the conduct of clinical studies, maintenance of ISF, use of REDCap, GraphPad Prism, SPSS and related platform; performing skin prick tests, skin swabs, phlebotomy, data and sample collection will be advantageous

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Alicia Kang, at

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Paediatrics

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 25978

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research.  With over 3,000 undergraduates students and 1,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 10th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

Today, the School has become one of the world's largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges.

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We are looking for a Research Assistant to the project of developing next-generation wireless power transfer systems. The role will focus on developing advanced power converters for the wireless power transfer systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist PI in fabricating power electronic circuits for active harmonic filtering.
• Work with PhD students who are working on projects about developing advanced power electronics.
• Help PI manage the project about designing advanced power electronics for grid applications.
• Provide administrative and logistical support pertaining to laboratory operations.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• At least 1 year of relevant experiences in power electronics
• Familiarity with circuit development
• Effective Team Player
• Proficiency in Altium Designer or similar software
• Develop solutions under strict timelines

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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The Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading multi-disciplinary institute devoted to developing new paradigms for understanding biological functions in health and diseases from the perspective of cell, tissue and organ mechanics/dynamics and mechano-signal transduction. The institute operates on a fully integrated open-lab philosophy, with an extensive infrastructure supported by core facilities dedicated to technology such as state-of-the-art light microscopy, nano- and micro- fabrication, and computing

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant in the Vascular Mechano-medicine Lab of Dr. Shailaja Seetharaman at the MBI and Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS. The Vascular Mechano-medicine Lab ( decodes and engineers the fundamental feedback mechanisms driving vascular tissue function in health and disease, with the goal of translating these discoveries into disease prediction and novel therapeutic strategies

The Research Assistant will gain expertise in cell and tissue biology, quantitative biology, and bioengineering approaches to uncover how mechanical forces affect blood vasculature in cardiovascular aging and disease. Specifically, the Research Assistant will develop interdisciplinary high-throughput screening approaches using 2D and 3D models of vascular systems. He/ she will carry out this research project with close mentorship and guidance, in a highly collaborative and interactive environment

The Research Assistant's key responsibilities will include:

1. Designing and conducting experiments involving cell culture, confocal microscopy, and microfluidics
2. Analyzing experimental data using available tools
3. Working collaboratively with researchers in the lab to support project goals
4. Following standard operating procedures and protocols for various experimental methods, and supporting day-to-day lab operations
5. Ensuring adherence to lab safety protocols and regulatory compliance

This position is ideal for aspiring researchers looking to pursue graduate studies in the future. Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's in any fields of biology, physiology, bioengineering, biophysics, or computational and systems biology are welcome to apply
• Prior knowledge of routine cell culture or microscopy techniques will be advantageous
• Willing to collaborate and work together with researchers and graduate students
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Willing to learn new skills necessary to achieve project goals

To Apply

Applications should also include a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and the contact information of 2 references in one single PDF file. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr. Shailaja Seetharaman at We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Mechanobiology Institute

Department : Research

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 30481

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Assistant who will work closely with the Director of the Centre for Healthy and Sustainable Cities (CHESS) and manage the running of the centre located at Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.

CHESS is an interdisciplinary research centre devoted to projects on health, risk and environmental issues from human-centred perspectives in the Asian context. As one of the research centres in COOL ASIA, CHESS draws upon theories and concepts from communication and information science, bringing into play the interaction of technology — new, emerging and future — with human behaviours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily operational, administrative, and logistics duties related to project management, including financial operations, social media updates, and the organization of symposia, training workshops, coordinating student helpers;
• Help conduct interviews, quantitative and qualitative analyses, desk research, and write reports
• Help in writing grant proposals and reports

Job Requirements:

• Graduated with a Bachelor degree in Communication/ Psychology/ Sociology/ Social Science
• Have relevant experience in academic research, especially in conducting online surveys
• Demonstrable intellectual excellence
• Maturity and capacity to begin an independent research career
• Desire and potential to develop as a future academic leader

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School's primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.

The neuroscience research group under Principal Investigator Ren Mengda within Lim Kah Leong Lab is dedicated to unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson's disease. The lab's key objective is to support efforts to identify novel therapeutic targets and strategies through interdisciplinary approaches, combining molecular biology, genetics, and translational models.

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We are looking for a Research Assistant/Associate to support laboratory operations and research activities. The role will focus on preparing Drosophila culture media, maintaining fly stocks, managing laboratory inventory, and assisting with general lab duties to ensure smooth research workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Drosophila culture media and maintain fly stocks.
• Manage lab inventory, purchases and documentation.
• Perform routine cleanup duties and maintain organized workspace and safety standards.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (for R.Asst) or Master's Degree (for R.Associate)
• Good English communication skills.
• Organised with good time management.
• Able to follow protocols precisely.
• Capable of handling fly medium dispensers monthly.
• Lab experience preferred (entry-level welcome).

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With over 3,000 undergraduates students and 2,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

Today, the School has become one of the world's largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges. For more details, please view:

We are looking for a research assistant to support the research for the project titled: Vision based Robotic Manipulation of Soft Objects based on Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN). The role will focus on the development of vision based robotic manipulation techniques for soft objects based on CNNs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Modelling of soft objects.
• Development of robot vision system for detection and localization of soft objects using machine learning.
• Development of control methods for manipulation of soft objects.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Expertise in machine learning and robotics
• Experiences in robotics and machine learning related projects
• Good Publication track record
• Proficiency in basics of programming languages such as C, C++ and Python
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for the role of Research Assistant with the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The HRPC is a first-of-its-kind research centre, established at the NUS, to spearhead and conduct research and development to better enable the future challenges arising from rising ambient heat.

We are looking for proactive and enthusiastic candidates to be part of our growing team focused on heat health research with translational impact. Research Assistants will play a key role in assisting in the development, execution and analysis of research aimed at addressing the challenges of training and operating in rising ambient temperatures. The research areas will delve into areas including heat acclimatization, chronic heat exposure, and sensemaking of physiological biomarkers. Successful candidates will be part of a multi- disciplinary group comprising exercise and thermal physiologists, data scientists, biomedical engineers and researchers. This specific role will provide you with a unique opportunity to be exposed to both outfield and in-lab research experiences, working closely with the team to quantify heat impacts, and generate fundamental and forward-looking solutions to working in the heat. There are also opportunities to pursue a part-time PhD with HRPC.

The main areas of responsibilities of the role will include but limited to the following:

• Working with research PIs and teams to develop new research ideas
• Performing literature searches, assimilating, and summarizing key information, as well as identifying knowledge gaps
• Designing and conducting relevant quantitative studies (including lab and outfield studies)
• Leading in-lab (climatic chamber), outfield data collection and wet laboratory experiments
• Performing biological sampling (e.g., blood, urine, sweat), sample processing and wet laboratory assays (e.g. colorimetric or multiplex immunoassays)
• Establishing and managing large databases
• Interpreting and analysis of data
• Generating reports and present data to relevant stakeholders
• Contributing to conference presentations and write papers for submission to peer reviewed journals
• Collaborating across teams, contributing to multiple research projects at once

Qualifications

A minimum qualification of a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, Exercise Science, Physiology, or equivalent. Candidates should have a strong laboratory-based background with demonstrated practical laboratory-based experience and are comfortable working with human biological samples.

In addition, the role will require the following job relevant experience or attributes:

• • Keen interest in heat health and human performance
• Proficient in data analysis tools in quantitative research
• Two or more years of research and/or laboratory work experience would be an advantage
• Proven knowledge of data collection methods
• Experience in wet laboratory techniques including sample collection, processing and experimental procedures
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, documentation and biospecimen handling standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Additional Skills

• • Resourceful and self-driven
• Adaptable and able to multitask well with clear follow-through
• High levels of attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to travel off-site and outside routine hours for data collection and undertake further training in relevant data collection procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the ongoing development of a positive organizational culture
• Willingness to contribute to a learning environment

The role is based in Singapore.

Prospective candidates can contact Ms Lydia Law at

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Dean's Office (Medicine)

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 30160